Combination for reducing oxidative stress in the body and maintaining liver functions

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a composition based on a natural lignocellulose complex, a source of dietary fiber exhibiting antioxidant and adsorption properties and dihydromyrecitin or quercetin, which has hepatoprotective activity when used together due to multidirectional action. This combination can be used to reduce oxidative stress and its inducers in the blood and organs, as well as maintain the detoxification function of the liver and its restoration, contains dihydromyricetin or quercetin in an amount of 5 to 1000 mg and hydrolysed lignin in an amount of 50 mg to 5000 mg. Technical result: the combination has an unexpected synergistic effect aimed at reducing oxidative stress and its inducers, manifested in a decreased level of malondialdehyde and acetaldehyde in the blood and organs, as well as in a beneficial effect on liver function.

The invention relates to medicine and focuses on a combination suitablefor reducing oxidative stress and its inducers in the human body, namelyin the blood and organs, as well as maintaining the detoxificationfunction of the liver and its recovery, containing dihydromyricetin orquercetin and hydrolytic lignin in pharmaceutically effective amountsproviding a therapeutically effective daily dose of the composition.

The combination is used for maintaining the detoxification function andrestore the liver, including with alcohol and/or drug poisoning.

A decrease in oxidative stress and its inducers in the blood is due todecreased levels of malondialdehyde and acetaldehyde in the blood and inhuman organs.

Thus, the present invention also relates to using this composition forprevention and decrease of the intensity of diseases and conditionsassociated with increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and/oracetaldehyde (AA) in the blood. Increased MDA and AA levels are typicalfor the diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancer and infectiousdiseases, strokes, coronary heart disease; kidney, liver, and pancreasdiseases. The combination can be used for maintaining the detoxificationfunction and restoring the liver in different destructive conditionssuch as alcohol and drug poisoning.

Reducing oxidative stress, maintaining the detoxification function andrestoring the liver are due to decreased inducers of oxidative stress inthe blood.

The invention can be embodied as a biologically active food supplementthat contains the mentioned composition and various additives.

The invention can also be embodied as a product for an effectivetherapeutic and prophylactic dietary nutrition that contains the saidcomposition and relevant additives. It can be used for reducingoxidative stress and its inducers in the blood and organs, as well asmaintaining the detoxification function and restoring the liver.

PRIOR ART

There is an patent RU 2279278 C2 of Jul. 10, 2006, which disclosesdetoxification agents based on hydrolysed lignin and lactose for use inacute poisoning with drugs and alcohol. In particular, the known drug isused for treatment of the different exogenous and endogenousintoxications.

RU 2310463 C1 of Nov. 20, 2007, focuses on using a hepatoprotectiveprobiotic that contains plant extract and bacteria on a carrierselected, for instance, from hydrolysed lignin to protect the liver inoxidative stress. A probiotic with a hepatoprotective effect andpreparations based on it normalize the functions and metabolic processesin the liver, as well as contribute to normalisation of the biocenosisof the gastrointestinal tract.

Patent application CN 103355713 A of Oct. 23, 2013 (abstract) relates toan instant drink capable of eliminating the effects of alcohol andnourishing the stomach, which contains dihydromyricetin along with othercomponents such as tomato juice, kudzu root extract, daidzen, vitamin B,citric acid, xylitol, aspartame and water in a defined proportion. Thedrink, which can reduce the effects of alcohol and nourish the stomach,can be used to reduce acetaldehyde-induced damage to the liver, brainand central nervous system, eliminate headaches, skin allergies, andlong-term discomfort after alcohol intoxication.

The compositions known from the prior art did not solve the problemassociated with reducing the level of oxidative stress and its inducersin the blood and human organs and maintaining the detoxificationfunctions of the liver.

The effect of oxidative stress on human health, as well as thedevelopment of pathological conditions, finds more and more evidence inclinical practice. In this regard, markers of oxidative stress and someinducers of oxidative stress, as well as markers that characterize theantioxidant capacity of human blood, are becoming diagnostic andprognostic indicators in clinical practice.

Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a recognized marker of oxidative stress andlipid peroxidation (LPO) in the body. MDA is able to interact with DNA,proteins, lipoproteins and phospholipids, disrupting their normalactivity. MDA is used as a prognostic indicator for coronary heartdisease (CHD), myocardial infarction (MI), and angina pectoris. Inaddition to these diseases, increased MDA levels are characteristic ofsome infectious diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM), kidney diseases,severe forms of psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, oncological diseases,pancreatitis, strokes, etc.

Exposure to external toxicants, including alcohol, certain drugs, aswell as microbial agents and their toxins, leads to an increase in MDAlevels.

Infectious diseases, including HIV, intestinal toxicoinfections, areoften accompanied by an increased MDA level [Z. A. Kambachokova, 2005,10.3109/00365548809032453]. Chronic hepatitis is also accompanied by anincreased MDA level.

Alcohol intake also increases blood MDA, indicating that ethanol intakecauses significant oxidative stress in the human body.

Acute and chronic noncommunicable diseases are often accompanied byincreased MDA levels. An increased MDA level (+50-+216%) was found inpatients with chronic pancreatitis during an exacerbation of moderateseverity (Merinova, Kozlova, Kolesnichenko et al., 2013).

A clear relationship between an increased blood MDA and the developmentof obesity, hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia and the blood MDAhas been demonstrated in a number of clinical studies. Oxidative stresswas proven to be an additional pathogenetic factor that aggravates thecourse of dyslipidemic conditions, including a direct correlationbetween the MDA level and the atherosclerotic index.

Elevated MDA levels are typical for diabetes mellitus. They areincreased against the background of dyslipidemia and the development ofdiabetic renal complications.

The relationship between the elevated MDA levels and variouscardiovascular diseases was revealed. In patients with chronic heartfailure, blood MDA was significantly increased (2.65±1.03 mmol/1)compared to healthy people of the same age (1.45±0.77 mmol/1). Thedependence between the MDA level and the severity of chronic heartfailure has been shown in clinical studies. The predictive value of theMDA level for prediction of the survival of patients with severecerebral artery infarction has been shown in clinical studies. MDAvalues >2.27 nmol/ml were found to directly correlate with 30-daymortality in patients.

High MDA levels were observed in patients with chronic renal failure(CRF), including those who need dialysis (3.98±0.6 nmol/ml). However,the dialysis procedure was found to increase blood MDA, especially withcellulose membranes used for dialysis. Another study involving patientswith CKD stages 4 and 5 has shown that blood MDA is the most significantprognostic indicator for the development of metabolic syndrome, whichsignificantly enhances the CKD severity and reduces the treatmentefficacy.

High MDA levels have been found in patients with liver cirrhosis. Thecorrelation of MDA level with the nervous system disorders was shown.

In patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high MDA levels werefound −3.5±0.6 μm/l, 2.36-6.18 ng/ml, 3.03±0.23 nmol/ml.

An increased MDA level is also observed in the elderly, indicatingdecreased body defences against oxidative stress and an increased riskof developing age-related diseases.

Acetaldehyde (AA) is a toxicant, the main product of ethanol metabolismin humans and animals, one of the most powerful inducers of oxidativestress in humans. It is formed in the ethanol cleavage reaction, whichis carried out by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. AA accumulates inthe liver, saliva, gastric acid, and the contents of the largeintestine. Apart from the body's own cells that produce acetaldehydeafter alcohol intake, acetaldehyde can be produced by microorganismsthat live in the intestines and in the oral cavity, and thesemicroorganisms form AA without the intake of exogenous ethanol. Inaddition, the intake of certain drugs, primarily proton pump blockers,promotes the production of AA, thus creating more favorable conditionsfor the development of certain bacteria types capable of synthesizing AAas a by-product of metabolism. In addition to being an inducer ofoxidative stress, AA has a pronounced proliferative and mutagenicactivity and oncogenic and toxic effects. The AA concentrationsignificantly increases in smokers, because AA is one of theconstituents of tobacco smoke.

The AA accumulation has been clinically proven to be one of the liverdamage factors, in particular, in alcoholic liver damage. AA activatescollagen synthesis, the expression of genes that encodes the synthesisof procollagen, fibronectin, growth factors, leading to the developmentof fibrotic pathological changes in the liver structure that arisemainly against the background of regular alcohol consumption.

Numerous studies have shown that an increased AA concentration directlyor indirectly enhances the risk of developing bowel cancer, uppergastrointestinal tract cancer, pharynx and oral cavity cancer.

Experiments on rats have also proven that acute liver injuries are alsoaccompanied by a significant increase in AA levels.

Thus, the purpose of this invention was to create a new composition forreducing oxidative stress, the level of inducers of oxidative stress inthe blood and human organs, and maintaining liver functions, whichcontains a combination of lignin and dihydromyricetin or quercetin andhas high stability, without limitations on use in all age groups andspecific groups of patients due to the synergistic effect of activecomponents found in the composition in effective amounts. Thecomposition can be used as an oral dosage form, and can also be includedin the composition of a biologically active food supplement, as well asin the composition of medical or preventive dietary food products.

One of the components included in the claimed composition is lignin, inparticular, hydrolytic lignin, which is a natural polymer forming partof plant cells and exhibiting its unique adsorption and antioxidantproperties.

In one embodiment of the invention, hydrolytic lignin can represent anatural lignocellulose complex containing up to 99 wt % of lignin and 1wt % of cellulose.

The properties of lignin are preconditioned by the presence of adeveloped porous structure dominated by pores with a radius of more than50 nm (up to 90% of the total porometric volume). However, the effectivepore radii found in the preparation are in the range of 100-1000 nm,which characterizes lignin as a macroporous sorbent. The variety ofpolar and non-polar functional groups increases the sorption activity oflignin. The porous structure and functional groups are responsible forthe ability of lignin to adsorb hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds,as well as microorganisms, using the chemisorption, adsorption, andabsorption [H. A.

1991] mechanisms. Lignin and preparations based on it have also shownthe ability to sorb organic molecules having a protein andlipopolysaccharide nature, which allows it to be used for the sorptionof microbial toxins and toxic substances of endogenous origin, moleculesof average weight, allergens and xenobiotics[Leskinen T. et al.Adsorption of Proteins on Colloidal Lignin Particles for AdvancedBiomaterials.//Biomacromolecules. 2017. Vol. 18,

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Another active component of the combination is dihydromyricetin orquercetin.

Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is a plant-derived dihydroflavonoid. Its mainsources are Ampelopsis grossedentata, Hovenia dulcis, Myrica rubra,rhododendrons and some other plants. DHM and related compounds (forexample, quercetin) are included due to their anti-inflammatory,antioxidant, hepatoprotective activity. DHM has also shown anticancerand therapeutic activity against asthma, depression and hangovers[XiangD. et al. Gastrointestinal stability of dihydromyricetin, myricetin, andmyricitrin: an in vitro investigation//Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 2017.Vol. 68,

6. P. 704-711.].

The antioxidant activity of DHM was tested experimentally on HUVECcells; oxidative stress was modeled using hydrogen peroxide.Pretreatment of cells with DHM (37.5-300 μmol) contributed to asignificant decrease in the production of reactive oxygen species, adecrease in the MDA concentration, a decrease in apoptosis by 14.83,11.1 and 9.12% depending on the dose. The molecular mechanism of DHMaction was studied, and its antioxidant activity was found to beassociated with the modulation of mitochondrial activity (activation ofcaspase-9 and caspase-3, release of cytochrome C, inhibition of p53 andPARP)[Hou X. et al. Dihydromyricetin protects endothelial cells fromhydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress damage by regulatingmitochondrial pathways//Life Sci. 2015. Vol. 130. P. 38-46.].

An increased activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathioneperoxidase is another important mechanism of DHM's antioxidantaction.[Hou X. et al. Dihydromyricetin protects endothelial cells fromhydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress damage by regulatingmitochondrial pathways//Life Sci. 2015. Vol. 130. P. 38-46.] Experimentson mice with induced diabetes mellitus have shown that DHM improvesmemory and learning in mice, as well as decreases signs of anxiety andnervousness in comparison with the pathology group without DHM. Inaddition to reducing the symptoms of oxidative stress, the probablemechanism of DHM action was the induction of the expression of aneurotrophic factor in the brain, which ensures the survival of neuronsand the formation of new synapses[Hou X. et al. Dihydromyricetinprotects endothelial cells from hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidativestress damage by regulating mitochondrial pathways//Life Sci. 2015. Vol.130. P. 38-46.].

The anti-hangover effect of DHM is associated with inhibition of theinteraction of ethanol with gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors in thenervous system[Liang J., Olsen R. W. Alcohol use disorders and currentpharmacological therapies: the role of GABAA receptors//Acta Pharmacol.Sin. 2014. Vol. 35,

8. P. 981-993], which contributes to the maintenance of normal cognitivefunctions, including a decrease in irritability, tendency to depression,etc.

DHM has anti-inflammatory activity proven in a number of animal andhuman studies. [Chen S. et al. Dihydromyricetin improves glucose andlipid metabolism and exerts anti-inflammatory effects in nonalcoholicfatty liver disease: A randomized controlled trial//Pharmacol. Res.2015. Vol. 99. P. 74-81.; Chu J. et al. Dihydromyricetin relievesrheumatoid arthritis symptoms and suppresses expression ofpro-inflammatory cytokines via the activation of Nrf2 pathway inrheumatoid arthritis model//Int. Immunopharmacol. 2018. Vol. 59. P.174-180.; Ren Z. et al. Dihydromyricetin exerts a rapidantidepressant-like effect in association with enhancement of BDNFexpression and inhibition of neuroinflammation//Psychopharmacology(Berl). 2018. Vol. 235,

1. P. 233-244]. DHM mediated reduction of lipid peroxidation, which, inturn, reduced the load on the liver[Ren Z. et al. Dihydromyricetinexerts a rapid antidepressant-like effect in association withenhancement of BDNF expression and inhibition ofneuroinflammation//Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2018. Vol. 235,

1. P. 233-244.].

The problem was solved due to the qualitative and quantitativecomposition of the components, which are hydrolysed lignin anddihydromyricetin or quercetin in the stated effective amounts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a composition based on a natural lignocellulosecomplex, a source of dietary fiber exhibiting antioxidant and adsorptionproperties, and dihydromyricetin or quercetin used together due tomultidirectional action. The claimed composition has an unexpectedsynergistic effect aimed at reducing the inducers of oxidative stress,manifested in a decreased level of malondialdehyde and acetaldehyde inthe blood and human organs, as well as in a beneficial effect on theliver function.

The objective of this invention was to create a new composition forreducing oxidative stress and its inducers in blood and human organs, aswell as maintaining liver functions, which contains a composition of alignocellulose complex and dihydromyricetin or quercetin and has highstability, without limitations on use in all age groups and specificgroups patients, due to the synergistic effect of its active componentspresented as an oral dosage form, as a biologically active foodsupplement, as a product of therapeutic or prophylactic dietarynutrition, and also as a food product (food).

One of the embodiments of the invention disclosed herein is an oraldosage form of tablets, powder, gel or suspension and other dosage formscontaining a lignocellulose complex and and dihydromyricetin orquercetin.

Another embodiment of this invention disclosed herein is a dietarysupplement used to reduce oxidative stress and its inducers in the bloodand human organs, as well as to maintain liver function, which containsa lignocellulose complex and dihydromyricetin or quercetin.

Another embodiment of the invention is a product for therapeutic andprophylactic dietary nutrition used to reduce oxidative stress and itsinducers in the blood and human organs, as well as to maintain liverfunctions, which contains a lignocellulose complex and dihydromyricetinor quercetin.

Another embodiment of the claimed invention is the above combinationwith the additional containt of glycine and thiamine. Glycine canrepresent derivatives and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts ofglycine in an amount of 50 mg to 1000 mg, while thiamine is a derivativeof thiamine, for example benfotiamine and/or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts in an amount of 1 mg to 500 mg.

The components present in the composition have different mechanisms ofantioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective action, which togetherunexpectedly led to the ability to effectively correct the observeddisorders, including increased MDA and AA levels, liver enzyme levels,pro-inflammatory factors, a decreased activity of the antioxidantsystem, damage to the liver tissue structure that provoke reducedfunctions (foci of necrosis, fibrosis).

In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to a composition in theform of an oral dosage form for reducing oxidative stress and itsinducers in the blood and human organs, as well as maintaining liverfunctions, which contains hydrolytic lignin in the amount from 50 to5000 mg and dihydromyricetin or quercetin in the amount of 5 to 1000 mg,which corresponds to the effective daily dosage. In the most preferredembodiment of the invention, the weight of the said composition providesfor an effective dosage of hydrolytic lignin from 4000 to 5000 mg perday and dihydromyricetin or quercetin from 900 to 1000 mg per day.

Further, the invention relates to using the said composition as an oraldosage form in effective amounts for the complex maintenance of thedetoxification function and restoration of the liver.

The invention can be embodied as a biologically active food supplementthat contains the specified composition and various acceptableadditives. In this case, the composition weight provides for a dosage of50 to 5000 mg per day of hydrolytic lignin and from 5 to 1000 mg ofdihydromyricetin or quercetin.

Further, the invention relates to using a dietary supplement for thecomplex maintenance of the detoxification function and restoration ofthe liver.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, a product is provided foreffective therapeutic and prophylactic dietary nutrition, which containsthe specified composition and acceptable additives.

The invention also relates to using a product for therapeutic andprophylactic dietary nutrition, which contains the specified compositionin effective amounts for the liver treatment and acceptable additivesfor the complex maintenance of the detoxification function andrestoration of the liver. In this case, the composition weight providesfor a dosage of 50 to 5000 mg per day of hydrolytic lignin and from 5 to1000 mg of dihydromyricetin or quercetin. In the most preferredembodiment of the invention, the weight of the said composition providesfor an effective dosage of hydrolytic lignin from 4000 to 5000 mg perday and dihydromyricetin or quercetin from 900 to 1000 mg per day.

The above composition was unexpectedly found to contribute to preservingthe functional activity of the liver due to a protective effect againstpathological, including necrotic changes in the liver structure byimplementing a complex multidirectional protective effect, namely, byreducing oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, reducing the effect ofinflammatory cytokines and toxic agents.

Using the above combination has a modulating effect, including onalcohol metabolism, which manifests itself in the reduced negativeeffects of ethanol and its metabolic products on the body, includingliver and nervous system, as well as on the general clinical state,physical activity and cognitive functions. The protective effect isprimarily associated with the suppressed negative effect of oxidativestress and a decreased level of oxidative stress inducers in the body,as well as a decreased negative effect of acetaldehyde and other ethanoldecomposition products on the liver function.

At the same time, animal studies have shown that adding dihydromyricetinor quercetin to the composition increases the antioxidant capacity ofthe blood of experimental animals and reduces the general inflammationin the liver tissues. DHM increases the activity of the antioxidantsystem enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathioneperoxidase, reducing the MDA level and the production of reactive oxygenspecies, as well as inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatoryfactors (TNFα, pro-inflammatory cytokines). DHM promotes the activationof the ethanol metabolism system enzymes, thereby ensuring a fasteralcohol and acetaldehyde transformation and reducing the adverse effectof these substances on the body cells and organs.

The inclusion of the lignocellulose complex makes it possible to adsorbfat and bile acids in the intestine, preventing their absorption intothe blood. In addition, due to its antioxidant effect, thelignocellulose complex apparently reduces lipid peroxidation inintestinal cells, which leads to a decreased permeability of theintestinal wall for bacterial lipopolysaccharides and toxins that induceliver inflammatory reactions. The direct adsorption effect of ligninhelps reduce the toxic load on the liver.

Thus, the technical result of the claimed composition, intended toreduce oxidative stress and the level of its inducers in the blood, alsoaimed at maintaining liver functions, is to achieve an unexpectedsynergistic effect obtained through the implementation of the mechanismof the simultaneous effect of dihydromyricetin or quercetin on thefunctions of the liver and intestines in the declared effective amountsin conjunction with the pronounced adsorption and antioxidant activityof hydrolysis lignin in the form of a ligninocellulose complex in thedeclared effective amounts.

A decreased oxidative stress and its inducers is manifested,respectively, in a decreased level of malondialdehyde and acetaldehydein the blood and organs, as well as in a beneficial effect on liverfunctions.

When used in effective amounts, the combination of the mentionedcomponents can be used to reduce hepatotoxicity as a result of drugintoxication or alcohol intoxication.

EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Example 1

This example illustrates the preparation of a composition containinglignin and DHM or quercetin.

To obtain the composition, the following procedures were carried out:

-   -   1) lignin grinding using a mill with 0.8 mm mesh size.    -   2) sieving of substances—to remove foreign inclusions and lumps,        substances were sifted using a vibrating sieve with a 0.32 mm        mesh size. Each component was sieved separately. The sifted raw        material was re-weighed. The amount of dropout should not exceed        6 wt %.    -   3) preparation of compositions—the amount of active ingredients        was calculated, including: hydrolysed lignin in an amount that        allows for a dosage of lignin from 50 to 5000 mg/day, DHM in an        amount that allows for a dosage of DHM from 5 to 1000 mg/day,        quercetin in an amount that allows you to provide a dosage of        quercetin from 5 to 1000 mg/day. Raw materials were weighed. The        raw material was loaded in portions into the mixer, the        resulting mass was mixed for 20 minutes at a mixer rotation        speed of 15-20 rpm until the components were evenly distributed.        The resulting composition was packaged in a sealed container        made of opaque glass or plastic, marking was applied indicating        the ratio of active components, the date of production and        storage conditions. For further studies, samples weighing 500 g        were obtained: 1) composition 1-416.667 g of lignin and 83.333 g        of DHM, which is equivalent to a dosage of lignin, 5000 mg+DHM,        1000 mg; 2) composition 2-446.439 g of lignin and 53.571 g of        DHM, which is equivalent to a dosage of lignin, 2500 mg+DHM, 300        mg; 3) composition 3-471.698 g of lignin and 28.302 g of DHM,        which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 500 mg+DHM, 30        mg; 4) composition 4-471.675 g of lignin and 28.325 g of DHM,        which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 250 mg+DHM, 15        mg; 5) composition 5-454.545 g of lignin and 45.455 g of DHM,        which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 50 mg+DHM, 5 mg; 6)        composition 6-416.667 g of lignin and 83.333 g of quercetin,        which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin,        1000 mg; 7) composition 7-446.439 g of lignin and 53.571 g of        quercetin, which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 2500        mg+quercetin, 300 mg; 8) composition 8-471.698 g of lignin and        28.302 g of quercetin, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 500 mg+quercetin, 30 mg; 9) composition 9-471.675 g of        lignin and 28.325 g of quercetin, which is equivalent to the        dosage of lignin, 250 mg+quercetin, 15 mg; 10) composition        10-454.545 g of lignin and 45.455 g of quercetin, which is        equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 50 mg+quercetin, 5 mg.

Example 2

The example illustrates preparing the combinations of lignin andDHM/quercetin with the addition of auxiliary glycine and thiaminecomponents.

To obtain compositions of lignin, DHM, glycine and thiamine, as well ascompositions of lignin, quercetin, glycine and thiamine, the followingprocedures were performed:

-   -   1) grinding of lignin and glycine using a mill with a 0.8 mm        mesh size.    -   2) sieving of substances—to remove foreign inclusions and lumps,        substances were sifted using a vibrating sieve with a 0.32 mm        mesh size. Each component was sieved separately. The sifted raw        material was re-weighed. The amount of dropout should not exceed        6 wt %.    -   3) obtaining compositions—the amount of active ingredients was        calculated, including: hydrolysed lignin in an amount that        allows for a dosage of lignin from 50 to 5000 mg/day, DHM in an        amount that allows a dosage of DHM from 5 to 1000 mg/day,        quercetin in an amount that allows to provide a dosage of        quercetin from 5 to 1000 mg/day, glycine in an amount that        allows a dosage of glycine from 50 to 1000 mg/day, thiamine in        an amount that allows a dosage of glycine from 1 to 500 mg/day.        Raw materials were weighed. The raw material was loaded in        portions into the mixer, the resulting mass was mixed for 20        minutes at a mixer rotation speed of 15-20 rpm until the        components were evenly distributed. The resulting composition        was packaged in a sealed container made of opaque glass or        plastic, marking was applied indicating the ratio of active        components, the date of production and storage conditions. For        further studies, samples weighing 500 g were obtained:    -   1) composition 11-384.615 g of lignin, 76.923 g of DHM and        38.462 g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+thiamine, 500 mg;    -   2) composition 12-384.615 g of lignin, 76.923 g of quercetin and        38.462 g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg+thiamine, 500 mg;    -   3) composition 13-438.596 g of lignin, 52.632 g of DHM and 8.772        g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 2500        mg+DHM, 300 mg+thiamine, 50 mg;    -   4) composition 14-438.596 g of lignin, 52.632 g of quercetin and        8.772 g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 2500 mg+quercetin, 300 mg+thiamine, 50 mg;    -   5) composition 15-467.254 g of lignin, 28.035 g of DHM and 4.673        g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 500        mg+DHM, 30 mg+thiamine, 5 mg;    -   6) composition 16-467.254 g of lignin, 28.035 g of quercetin and        4.673 g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 500 mg+quercetin, 30 mg+thiamine, 5 mg;    -   7) composition 17-468.150 g of lignin, 28.089 g of DHM and 3.745        g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 250        mg+DHM, 15 mg+thiamine, 2 mg;    -   8) composition 18-468.150 g of lignin, 28.089 g of quercetin and        3.745 g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 250 mg+quercetin, 15 mg+thiamine, 2 mg;    -   9) composition 19-446.425 g of lignin, 44.643 g of DHM and 8.929        g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 50        mg+DHM, 5 mg+thiamine, 1 mg;    -   10) composition 20-446.425 g of lignin, 44.643 g of quercetin        and 8.929 g of thiamine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 50 mg+quercetin, 15 mg+thiamine, 1 mg;    -   11) composition 21-357.143 g of lignin, 71.429 g of DHM and        71.429 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+glycine, 1000 mg;    -   12) composition 22-357.143 g of lignin, 71.429 g of quercetin        and 71.429 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg+glycine, 1000 mg;    -   13) composition 23-378.788 g of lignin, 45.455 g of DHM and        75.757 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 2500 mg+DHM, 300 mg+glycine, 500 mg;    -   14) composition 24-378.788 g of lignin, 45.455 g of quercetin        and 75.757 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 2500 mg+quercetin, 300 mg+glycine, 500 mg;    -   15) composition 25-320.500 g of lignin, 19.231 g of DHM and        160.259 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 500 mg+DHM, 30 mg+glycine, 250 mg;    -   16) composition 26-320.500 g of lignin, 19.231 g of quercetin        and 160.250 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the dosage of        lignin, 500 mg+quercetin, 30 mg+glycine, 259 mg;    -   17) composition 27-333.333 g of lignin, 66.667 g of DHM, 33.333        g of thiamine and 66.667 g of glycine, which is equivalent to        the dosage of lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+thiamine, 500        mg+glycine, 1000 mg;    -   18) composition 28-333.333 g of lignin, 66.667 g of quercetin,        33.333 g of thiamine and 66.667 g of glycine, which is        equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin, 1000        mg+thiamine, 500 mg+glycine, 1000 mg;    -   19) composition 29-373.134 g of lignin, 44.776 g of DHM, 7.463 g        of thiamine and 74.627 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the        dosage of lignin, 2500 mg+DHM, 300 mg+thiamine, mg+glycine, 500        mg;    -   20) composition 30-373.134 g of lignin, 44.776 g of quercetin,        7.463 g of thiamine and 74.627 g of glycine, which is equivalent        to the dosage of lignin, 2500 mg+quercetin, 300 mg+thiamine, 50        mg+glycine, 500 mg;    -   21) composition 31-318.450 g of lignin, 19.107 g of DHM, 3.185 g        of thiamine and 159.225 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the        dosage of lignin, 500 mg+DHM, 30 mg+thiamine, 5 mg+glycine, 250        mg;    -   22) composition 32-318.450 g of lignin, 19.107 g of quercetin,        3.185 g of thiamine and 159.225 g of glycine, which is        equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 500 mg+quercetin, 30        mg+thiamine, 5 mg+glycine, 250 mg;    -   23) composition 33-340.575 g of lignin, 20.435 g of DHM, 2.725 g        of thiamine and 136.230 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the        dosage of lignin, 250 mg+DHM, 15 mg+thiamine, 2 mg+glycine, 100        mg;    -   24) composition 34-340.575 g of lignin, 20.435 g of quercetin,        2.725 g of thiamine and 136.230 g of glycine, which is        equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 250 mg+quercetin, 15        mg+thiamine, 2 mg+glycine, 100 mg;    -   25) composition 35-235.845 g of lignin, 23.585 g of DHM, 4.717 g        of thiamine and 235.845 g of glycine, which is equivalent to the        dosage of lignin, 50 mg+DHM, 5 mg+thiamine, 1 mg+glycine, 50 mg;    -   26) composition 36-235.845 g of lignin, 23.585 g of quercetin,        4.717 g of thiamine and 235.845 g of glycine, which is        equivalent to the dosage of lignin, 50 mg+quercetin, 5        mg+thiamine, 1 mg+glycine, 50 mg.

Example 3

This example illustrates the study of the claimed composition inrelation to drug hepatotoxicity.

Many commonly used drugs, including paracetomol, the well-knownanalgesic and antipyretic drug, exhibit liver toxicity. An overdose ofparacetomol causes acute hepatotoxicity, including the formation ofnecrosis foci.

Procedure: Outbred male rats weighing 250-270 g were studied. The studyinvolved 11 groups of animals, 6 animals in each group: group1—pathology control, group 2—lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg, group3—lignin, 2500 mg+DHM, 300 mg, group 4—lignin, 500 mg+DHM, 30 mg, group5 lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+glycine, 1000 mg, group 6-lignin, 5000mg+DHM, 1000 mg+thiamine, 500 mg, group 7—lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000mg+thiamine, 500 mg+glycine, 1000 mg, group 8—lignin, 250 mg+DHM, 15mg+thiamine, 2 mg+glycine, 100 mg, group 9—lignin, 50 mg+DHM, 5 mg,group 10—lignin, mg+DHM, 5 mg+thiamine, 1 mg+glycine, 50 mg, group11—lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg. The dosages are indicatedaccording to the human normal values; when calculating the doses, arecalculation was made taking into account the weight and metaboliccoefficient for experimental animals. Before the start of theexperiment, the animals were deprived of access to food for 12 hours.Paracetamol as a suspension in 1% starch solution was administeredintragastrically using a probe. The paracetomol dosage was 2 g/kg bodyweight. One hour after the introduction of paracetamol, the studiedcombinations were also introduced in the form of suspensions in a starchsolution. Two hours after the introduction of the studied substances,the animals received a standard food. The observation was continued for24 hours, after which the animals were euthanized. During the study,ALT, AST, bilirubin, MDA and TNFα blood levels were determined inanimals, and the liver was subjected to histological examination at theend of the study. The degree of liver damage was assessed by summing thenumber and size of necrotic foci and inflammation foci duringmicroscopic analysis using a scoring system.

Results: Paracetomol overdose led to significant functional changes inthe liver: increased ALT, AST and bilirubin levels, significantoxidative stress, which led to an increased blood MDA, increasedproinflammatory cytokine TNFα level, as well as the appearance ofnecrosis foci in the liver tissues (Table. 1, mean value±standarddeviation). All combinations studied contributed to preserving liverfunctions, which was expressed in a decreased severity of pathologicalchanges in liver tissues (calculated in points), as well as a decreasedlevel of liver enzymes (ALT and AST) and bilirubin. Against thebackground of using the studied combinations, a decreased intensity ofoxidative stress caused by paracetomol overdose was observed, which wasmanifested in a decreased malondialdehyde level. A significant decreasein the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNFα level, which was observed againstthe background of using the mentioned combinations, allows concluding ontheir anti-inflammatory activity, which is also of great importance formaintaining the normal liver functioning and the body's resistanceagainst oxidative stress. The most pronounced beneficial effect wasshown by a combination of lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg and a combinationof lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg. Glycine and/or thiamineintroduced into the LH and DHM combination, and, in particular, theirmixtures, enhanced the protective effect of the combination. The dataobtained indicate that using a combination of lignin at a dose of 5000mg and DHM (quercetin) at a dose of 1000 mg allowed achieving the mostpronounced anti-toxic effect of paracetomol in relation to the liver,which makes it possible to preserve liver function.

TABLE 1 Data of biochemical and histological analysis before the startof the study (using the example of the control group) and after loadingwith paracetamol (2 g/kg) ALT, AST, Bilirubin, MDA, Liver damage, TNFαlevel, Groups: u/l u/l mg/dl nmol/mg points pg/ml Control (prior to thebeginning 53.18 ± 6.36*  87.82 ± 7.81* 0.194 ± 0.009*  1.46 ± 0.23* 0*** 34.60 ± 2.60* of the study) Control (at the end of the study)193.98 ± 12.25^(# ) 265.43 ± 12.73^(#) 0.246 ± 0.005^(#)  3.33 ±0.23^(#)  17.33 ± 3.39^(#) 170.42 ± 10.33^(# ) lignin, 5000 mg + DHM, 66.47 ± 4.12*^(#) 105.28 ± 5.09*^(#) 0.170 ± 0.006*^(#) 1.79 ±0.17*^(#)  8.67 ± 2.07*^(#)  65.29 ± 17.23* 1000 mg lignin, 2500 mg +DHM,  92.12 ± 5.27*^(#) 152.92 ± 6.13*^(#) 0.228 ± 0.003*^(#) 2.35 ±0.08*^(#)  11.33 ± 3.01*^(#) 95.87 ± 7.03* 300 mg lignin, 500 mg + DHM,30 mg 112.65 ± 6.03*^(# ) 186.70 ± 8.08*^(#) 0.215 ± 0.004*^(#) 2.78 ±0.16*^(#) 14.17 ± 4.58^(#) 113.33 ± 6.07*  lignin, 5000 mg + DHM, 100061.65 ± 3.33* 101.05 ± 9.75*  0.164 ± 0.004*^(#) 1.63 ± 0.12*   8.83 ±1.94*^(#) 62.61 ± 4.82* mg + glycine, 1000 mg lignin, 5000 mg + DHM,1000 61.85 ± 5.51*  99.93 ± 6.02* 0.161 ± 0.006*^(#) 1.62 ± 0.16*   8.33± 1.37*^(#) 60.53 ± 6.92* mg + thiamine, 500 mg lignin, 5000 mg + DHM,1000 59.98 ± 4.37*  94.27 ± 5.21* 0.154 ± 0.004*^(#) 1.57 ± 0.14*   7.68 ± 12.01*^(#)  57.16 ± 14.36* mg + thiamine, 500 mg + glycine,1000 mg lignin, 250 mg + DHM, 15 mg +  146.17 ± 12.25*^(#) 209.47 ±9.95*^(#) 0.231 ± 0.005*^(#) 2.94 ± 0.18*^(#) 14.92 ± 3.71^(#) 124.56 ±6.20*  thiamine, 2 mg + glycine, 100 mg lignin, 50 mg + DHM, 5 mg 186.11± 8.13^(# )  247.02 ± 10.24^(#) 0.234 ± 0.006^(#)  3.20 ± 0.13^(#) 16.72 ± 2.30^(#) 159.34 ± 6.23*  lignin, 50 mg + DHM, 5 mg + 183.54 ±10.18^(# ) 241.93 ± 14.87^(#) 0.239 ± 0.008^(#)  3.15 ± 0.21^(#)  16.09± 2.98^(#) 157.12 ± 5.36*  thiamine, 1 mg + glycine, 50 mg lignin, 5000mg + quercetin,  67.32 ± 3.25*^(#) 107.27 ± 5.11*^(#) 0.178 ± 0.007*^(#)1.92 ± 0.16*^(#)  9.17 ± 1.94*^(#) 65.52 ± 7.80* 1000 mg *p < 0.05versus the control group at the end of the study ^(#)p < 0.05 versus thecontrol group before the start of the study

Example 4

This example illustrates the study of the claimed composition inrelation to alcohol intoxication of the human body.

The description presents various diseases and conditions characterizedby elevated blood MDA and AA levels. The most well-developed models forrestoring such conditions are the models with a single or multipleadministration of alcohol to laboratory animals, mainly rats. Given thereliability of alcoholic models, a model of this kind was chosen toconfirm the studied combinations' ability to reduce blood MDA and AAlevels when they increase due to various reasons. Wistar rats weighing200-220 g were studied. The study involved 11 groups of animals, 10 ratsin each group: group 1—pathology control, group 2—lignin, 5000 mg+DHM,1000 mg, group 3—lignin, 2500 mg+DHM, 300 mg, group 4—lignin, 500mg+DHM, 30 mg, group 5—lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+glycine, 1000 mg,group 6—lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+thiamine, 500 mg, group 7—group7—lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg+thiamine, 500 mg+glycine, 1000 mg, group8—lignin, 250 mg+DHM, 15 mg+thiamine, 2 mg+glycine, 100 mg, group9—lignin, 50 mg+DHM, 5 mg, group 10—lignin, 50 mg+DHM, 5 mg+thiamine, 1mg+glycine, 50 mg, group 11—lignin, 5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg. Thedosages are indicated according to the human normal values; whencalculating the doses, a recalculation was made taking into account theweight and metabolic coefficient for experimental animals. Theinvestigated substances and their mixtures were injectedintragastrically using a probe in the form of suspensions prepared in 1%starch solution, 30 minutes before the introduction of ethanol. Ethanolsolution was introduced to rats intragastrically using a probe, based ona dosage of 12 ml of 40% ethanol solution per 1 kg of body weight. Theethanol solution was administered fractionally in 4 doses with aninterval of 1 hour between the injections. The individual volume of theinjected solution was calculated in accordance with the body weight ofthe animal, measured immediately before administration. Blood samplingfor studying the analyzed parameters (the level of ethanol, AA and MDA,as well as the level of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase(SOD) in the blood) was performed before the start of the study, then 1hour after the last injection of ethanol and 8 hours after the lastinjection of ethanol. The experimental results are presented in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Content of ethanol, malondialdehyde (MDA), acetaldehyde (AA) andsuperoxide dismutase (SOD) in the blood of rats that received theselected substances 30 minutes before the introduction of 40% ethanolsolution Ethanol level, mg/ml MDA level, nM AA level, μM SOD level, u/mgGroups: 0 h 1 h 8 h 0 h 1 h 8 h 0 h 1 h 8 h 0 h 8 h Control 0 6.79 ±0.03 ± 7.36 ± 12.08 ± 9.33 ± 71.37 ± 120.52 ± 79.49 ± 25.55 ± 8.52 ±0.25^(#) 0.00 0.41 0.37^(#) 0.26 2.21 5.05 2.26 2.70 0.84^(#) lignin,5000 mg + 0 4.68 ± 0.02 ± 7.22 ± 3.74 ± 5.12 ± 72.53 ± 83.93 ± 69.67 ±24.91 ± 22.62 ± DHM, 1000 mg 0.25^(#)* 0.00 0.38 0.09^(#)* 0.13^(#)*2.21 3.30* 2.73 3.01 1.59* lignin, 2500 mg + 0 5.37 ± 0.03 ± 6.95 ± 4.31± 6.02 ± 71.23 ± 102.36 ± 68.30 ± 25.01 ± 17.18 ± DHM, 300 mg 0.19^(#)*0.00 0.24 0.11^(#)* 0.25* 2.58 2.63*^(#) 2.91 3.10 0.94* lignin, 500mg + 0 5.83 ± 0.03 ± 7.03 ± 8.96 ± 6.23 ± 78.15 ± 116.89 ± 80.5 ± 25.26± 12.49 ± DHM, 30 mg 0.34^(#)* 0.00 0.15 0.68^(#)* 0.55 2.43 5.52^(#)3.37 3.18 0.87* lignin, 5000 mg + 0 4.44 ± 0.02 ± 7.40 ± 3.95 ± 4.75 ±73.23 ± 80.79 ± 69.24 ± 25.68 ± 23.17 ± DHM, 1000 mg + 0.24^(#) 0.000.22 0.28^(#)* 0.28^(#)* 1.35 1.71* 1.46 3.32 1.19* glycine, 1000 mglignin, 5000 mg + 0 4.47 ± 0.02 ± 7.07 ± 3.99 ± 4.60 ± 72.30 ± 79.07 ±69.63 ± 25.02 ± 24.00 ± DHM, 1000 mg + 0.20^(#) 0.00 0.34 0.30^(#)*0.27^(#)* 2.43 1.58* 2.23 3.11 1.16* thiamine, 500 mg lignin, 5000 mg +0 4.17 ± 0.02 ± 7.28 ± 3.65 ± 4.60 ± 74.62 ± 75.89 ± 70.51 ± 25.32 ±25.62 ± DHM, 1000 mg + 0.19^(#) 0.00 0.27 0.23^(#)* 0.27^(#)* 2.07 2.36*1.94 3.17 2.04* thiamine, 500 mg + glycine, 1000 mg lignin, 250 mg + 06.02 ± 0.02 ± 6.96 ± 9.34 ± 6.86 ± 71.89 ± 118.07 ± 78.45 ± 25.07 ±15.87 ± DHM, 15 mg + 0.21^(#)* 0.00 0.22 0.42^(#)* 0.39* 2.17 4.36^(#)3.08 3.44 1.14* thiamine, 2 mg + glycine, 100 mg lignin, 50 mg + 0 6.53± 0.03 ± 7.20 ± 11.02 ± 8.43 ± 74.67 ± 119.63 ± 79.91 ± 24.95 ± 9.93 ±DHM, 5 mg 0.12^(#) 0.00 0.25 0.38^(#)* 0.26^(#)* 2.71 4.56^(#) 2.09 3.150.78^(#) lignin, 50 mg + 0 6.49 ± 0.03 ± 7.21 ± 10.68 ± 8.21 ± 75.11 ±119.45 ± 79.92 ± 24.89 ± 10.54 ± DHM, 5 mg + 0.17^(#) 0.00 0.300.54^(#)* 0.30^(#)* 3.01 4.97^(#) 2.19 3.26 0.92^(#) thiamine, 1 mg +glycine, 50 mg lignin, 5000 mg + 0 4.80 ± 0.02 ± 7.14 ± 4.45 ± 5.44 ±74.72 ± 87.66 ± 71.95 ± 24.97 ± 21.92 ± quercetin, 1000 mg 0.15^(#)*0.00 0.24 0.15^(#)* 0.16^(#)* 1.73 1.64* 2.31 3.09 1.30* *p < 0.05 inrelation to the Control group at the same time point (nonparametricMann-Whitney test), ^(#)p□0.05 relative to the value before ethanoladministration in the same group (Wilcoxon nonparametric test).

As shown in Table 2, all the combinations studied have an effect on theethanol blood level 1 hour after the last administration, and alsocontribute to a decrease in oxidative stress and lipid peroxidationafter the administration of ethanol (1 and 8 hours after the lastadministration). The studied combinations contributed to a decrease inthe MDA level in all groups. The SOD level significantly decreasedagainst the background of introducing ethanol in the control group.However, the enzyme level in the groups receiving the studiedcombinations was significantly higher than in the control group, whichindicates a more active antioxidant defense in the animals' organism.The use of combinations made it possible to achieve a significantdecrease in the acetaldehyde level—one of the key inducers of oxidativestress and liver damage while taking ethanol. The most pronounced effectwas observed with the introduction of a combination of lignin, 5000mg+DHM, 1000 mg, when using thiamine and/or glycine as additionalcomponents, as well as with the introduction of a combination of lignin,5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg. The results obtained indicate a comparableefficacy of the combinations of lignin, 5000 mg+DHM, 1000 mg and lignin,5000 mg+quercetin, 1000 mg.

The beneficial effect of thiamine is associated with its ability toactivate various branches of the body's antioxidant system, as well asactivate many biochemical processes, thereby contributing to theaccelerated elimination of ethanol and its decay products from the body.The beneficial effect of glycine is associated with its ability tointeract with gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors in the nervous system,which reduces the central nervous system's sensitivity to the effects ofethanol. In addition, glycine has antihypoxic and antioxidant effects,reduces the hepatocytes and Kupffer cells' sensitivity to the effects ofendotoxins, and also reduces their ability to synthesizepro-inflammatory cytokines.

Example 5

Obtaining finished forms of food additives and food products.

It should be noted that the above studies on a composition containinglignin, dihydromyricetin or quercetin were carried out using ready-madeforms containing auxiliary components, which in turn were used to reduceoxidative stress and the level of oxidative stress inducers in the bloodand organs, as well as for the complex maintenance of detoxificationfunction and restoration of the liver.

Based on the disclosed composition of lignin and dihydromyricetin orquercetin, the invention can be embodied as a biologically active foodadditive or product for therapeutic and prophylactic dietary nutritionin the form of tablets, for the creation of which auxiliary substanceswere used from the following range: stabilizers, fillers, anti-cakingand binding agents: hemicellulose, guar gum, acacia gum, gum arabic,locust bean gum, starches, including starch esters and modifiedstarches, dextrins, pectins, lecithins, polydextroses, cellulose,including modified celluloses, croscarmellose dihydroxide,polyviniroses, polyviniroses magnesium aluminum silicates, calciumcarbonate, lactose monohydrate; leavening agents: povidone and itsmodifications, starches, including modified, cellulose, includingmodified; acidity regulators: acetic acid and its salts, ascorbic acidand its salts, citric acid and its salts, lactic acid and its salts,malic acid and its salts, tartaric acid and its salts; glidants: talc,starch, including modified starch, silicon dioxide, macrogol, stearicacid and its salts; dyes: curcumin, anthocyanins, carmine, betanin,capsorubin; sweeteners: aspartame, acesulfame potassium, polyols, steviacomponents, sucralose, glycyrrhizic acid and its salts; antioxidants:ascorbic acid and its salts, citric acid and its salts, tocopherols,tartaric acid and its salts; preservatives: sorbic acid and its salts,benzoic acid and its salts, acetic acid and its salts, propionic acidand its salts; glazers: wax (beeswax, candle wax, microcrystalline,polyethylene) and shellac. The selected auxiliary substances were usedin quantities that ensure their technological properties andcharacteristics required for the finished form.

Based on the disclosed composition of lignin and dihydromyricetin orquercetin, the invention can be embodied as a biologically active foodadditive or food product in the form of a powder, for the creation ofwhich the following auxiliary substances were used: stabilizers,fillers, anticaking agents: hemicellulose, starches, including starchesters and modified starches, dextrins, pectins, lecithins,polydextroses, cellulose, including modified cellulose, croscarmellose,polyvinylpyrrolidone, silicon dioxide, magnesium silicates, calciumcarbonate, lactose monohydrate; acidity regulators: acetic acid and itssalts, ascorbic acid and its salts, citric acid and its salts, lacticacid and its salts, malic acid and its salts, tartaric acid and itssalts, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide; colorants: curcumin,anthocyanins, carmine, betanin, tannins, capsorubin; sweeteners:aspartame, acesulfame potassium, polyols, stevia components, sucralose,glycyrrhizic acid and its salts; glidants: talc, starch, includingmodified starch, silicon dioxide, macrogol, stearic acid and its salts;antioxidants: ascorbic acid and its salts, citric acid and its salts,tocopherols, tartaric acid and its salts; preservatives: sorbic acid andits salts, benzoic acid and its salts, acetic acid and its salts,propionic acid and its salts; commercially available flavors. Theselected auxiliary substances were used in quantities that ensure theirtechnological properties and characteristics required for the finishedform.

Based on the disclosed composition of lignin and dihydromyricetin orquercetin, the invention can be embodied as a biologically active foodsupplement or food product in the form of a bar, candy or snack, whichwas created using auxiliary substances from the following range: fillers(base)—puree from fresh or dried fruits and vegetables, fresh or driedfruit and vegetable paste, muesli, corn, rice and cereal flakes, corn,rice and cereal extruded balls, soy protein isolate, milk proteinconcentrate, sugar syrups, including glucose-fructose syrup, sugar-milksyrup, fruit and berry syrup, animal and vegetable fat; flavors: flavorspermitted for use in food, fresh and dried berries, fruits andvegetables, coconut, nuts and seeds, honey, cocoa powder, chocolate,salt, spices, citric acid and its salts; antioxidants: ascorbic acid andits salts, citric acid and its salts, tocopherols, tartaric acid and itssalts. The selected auxiliary substances were used in quantities thatensure their technological properties and characteristics required forthe finished form.

1. The combination for reducing oxidative stress and its inducers in theblood and human organs, which contains dihydromyricetin or quercetin inan amount of 5 to 1000 mg and hydrolytic lignin in an amount of 50 mg to5000 mg.
 2. The combination according to claim 1, wherein the preferredcontent of dihydromyricetin or quercetin is in an amount from 50 to 1000mg and hydrolytic lignin in an amount from 500 mg to 5000 mg.
 3. Thecombination according to claim 1, wherein it additionally containsglycine, thiamine.
 4. The combination according to claim 3, wherein theglycine is a derivative and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salt ofglycine in an amount from 50 mg to 1000 mg.
 5. The combination accordingto claim 3, wherein thiamine is a thiamine derivative, for examplebenfotiamine, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts in an amount of 1mg to 500 mg.
 6. The combination according to claim 1, wherein it is anorally dosage form, namely powder, tablets, capsules, suspensions. 7.The use of the combination according to claim 1 for the comprehensivemaintenance of the detoxification function and restoration of the liver.8. Biologically active food supplement containing the compositionaccording to claim 1 and auxiliary substances.
 9. Biologically activefood supplement according to claim 8, wherein it is made in the form ofa powder, tablet, capsule, bar, and snack.
 10. The use of biologicallyactive food supplement according to claim 8 for the comprehensivemaintenance of the detoxification function and restoration of the liver.11. A product for therapeutic and prophylactic dietary food comprisingthe combination according to claim 1 and auxiliary substances.
 12. Theproduct according to claim 11, wherein it is made in the form of apowder, tablet, capsule, bar, snack.
 13. The use of the productaccording to claim 11 for the comprehensive maintenance of thedetoxification function and restoration of the liver.